Regular School Board - 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School

School Board Meeting Packet

A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

{Moment of Silence for Bruce Lehmann, a District 196 bus driver, who passed away on July 24.} 

1. Approval of Agenda

B. Recognition

1. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference top finishers: Eagan High School’s Jonathan Rubin placed first in the Epidemiology Competitive Event, and Eastview High School’s Kingston Luu-Nguyen placed sixth in the Healthy Living Competitive Event
   - presented by Todd Breuer, advisor, and Chapter President Gavin Yang
    
2. Apple Valley High School was named one of the Top 5 Speech and Debate teams in the nation, earning the Team Award of Excellence in Speech and the prestigious Daniel S. Masterson Jr. Award for Excellence in Forensics. AVHS top national tournament finishers: Amelia Ugas: 4th Place, Dramatic Interpretation and 3rd Place NCFL (Dramatic Performance); 9th Place NIETOC (Drama); Anisah Somerville: 5th Place, Informative Speaking
   - presented by Tzitel and Scott Voss, speech and debate coaches

C. Superintendent's Recognition

D. Special Communication Request

1. Lucas Korkowski

E. Consent

1. Minutes of the July 13, 2026, Regular School Board meeting 
2. Minutes of the July 28, 2026, Special School Board meeting
3. Schedule of Investments for June 2026
4. Gifts
5. Grants
6. Agreement with YMCA of the North for 2026-27 School-Age Care Program
7. Personnel
8. Agreement for Clinical Experience with Augsburg University
9. Agreement for Student Teaching Experience with Iowa State University
10. Agreement for Student Teaching Experience with the University of South Dakota
11. 2026-27 School Bus Purchase
12. Stipend for Health Services Coordinator 2025-26
13. Stipend for Health Services Coordinator 2026-27

F. Reports

1. Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Update | Presentation
   - presented by Eric Hansen, director of Secondary Education, and Todd Beach, teacher and Social Studies lead

2. Community Education Needs Assessment | Presentation
   - presented by Khia Bruse, director of Community Education, Michelle Gowans, Community Education Advisory Council chairperson, and Lara Robicheaux, former Community Education Advisory Council chairperson

G. Board Member and Superintendent Updates

H. Adjournment

1. Motion to adjourn the meeting